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Leila Dexheimer
RFHS freshman publishes first book
River Falls High School freshman Leila Dexheimer has done something many people dream of yet never accomplish: She’s written and published her own book. “The Gold King,” … more
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Pierce County Looks Back for Sept. 13
15 years ago THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL Sept. 4, 2008 Prescott celebrates Fiesta on the River By Shalena A. Janis After honoring 150 years last year, Prescott Daze is back for its … more
Clarence “Pop” Armstrong operated Pop’s Corn in River Falls starting in 1958. It was fixture at Glen Park on hot summer days next to the pool, as well as downtown River Falls on Friday nights near Main and Walnut streets.
A River Falls icon, Pop’s Corn, to be restored
RIVER FALLS – Be on the lookout for a piece of history at this year’s Bacon Bash in the form of Clarence “Pop” Armstrong’s Poptcorn Wagon. According to River Falls … more
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located at the corner of County Road C and 730th Street, will close its congregation Sept. 17, after 138 years in existence.
Bethlehem Church to close congregation
TOWN OF TRENTON – A rural Ellsworth church will close its doors next week after serving its parishioners for 138 years. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, a Celebration of Life and Ministry for … more
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Pierce County Looks Back for Sept. 6
15 years ago THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL Aug. 21, 2008 News 2 Use (headlines) Highway 61 bridge project completed Hastings YMCA hosts fall programs Red Wing bridge inspection … more
A concession stand expansion and bathroom installation are in the works at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ball field in Beldenville. A luncheon, held in conjunction with a tractor blessing Sept. 10, will raise funds for the project.
Tractors invited to special harvest blessing
Donna Constant is a driving force and once she gets an idea, it’s like a snowball rolling down a mountain. Thanks to Constant, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Beldenville will host … more
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The Prescott Best Christmas Ever team, led by Alisa and Curt Schroder, pose with Santa Claus.
Best Christmas Ever program seeks nominations
PRESCOTT – One of the best parts of Christmas is seeing others’ faces light up with joy, whether that’s when opening a gift, around a holiday goodie-laden dinner table or seeing … more
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This whopper pumpkin weighed 900 pounds! It was on display in the Kenny Hines Memorial Building at the Pierce County Fair.
Pierce County Fair Open Class champion results
Pierce County Fair 2023 results 101 Open Class Dairy Class B – Champion Holstein Female (under 2 years) – Eric Bechel, Elmwood Class B – Champion Holstein Female (2 … more
Jeanette Wheatley with husband Nigel, who died in 2021. His death pushed her to try comedy as a way to make friends and get out of the house.
Prescott native takes Cheesehead comedy show to Scotland
“You can take the girl out of Wisconsin, but … well, the cheese hat isn’t going anywhere.” That sentence sums up Prescott native Jeanette (Brickner) Wheatley’s … more
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Grandma Debra Minnick brought grandson Henry Stanton, 5, to the Pierce County Fair for the first time. He enjoyed this tasty sno-cone, meeting horses, visiting the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office booth, trying out the cotton candy, and napping when it was all done.
GALLERY: Pierce County Fair – from your eyes
We asked readers to submit their favorite photos from the 2023 Pierce County Fair and they didn’t disappoint. Here is a compilation of our favorites. Thank you to all who submitted - they all … more
Genevieve Cady received a Grand Champion ribbon for her clock in the Mechanical Sciences Department at the Pierce County Fair.
Pierce County 4-H Junior Fair results
Congratulations to the 2023 Pierce County Fair 4-H Junior Fair champions! Your hard work and dedication paid off. Dept. 1J – Registered Dairy Cattle Class A – Junior Champion … more
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Pierce County Looks Back: Aug. 16
15 years ago THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL Aug. 7, 2008 UW-Extension researches foreclosure crisis Program aims to inform, educate community By Shalena A. Janis In an attempt to … more
Healing Play, Inc. received a $10,000 grant from Pierce County Public Health to support equipment for the Fairy Wonderland Park in Prescott.
PCPH awards portion of ARPA funds to community-lead projects
Over $100,000 of local American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will be used to support community-led projects designed to make it easier for Pierce County residents to be physically active and … more
Terry and Sandy Odalen have lived in El Paso nearly all their lives, raising their three children there. They will be leading the El Paso Days Grand Parade on Aug. 20.
Odalens named 36th annual El Paso Days honorary citizens
TOWN OF EL PASO – The grand marshals for the 36 th annual El Paso Days parade are longtime residents Terry and Sandy Odalen, along with former Pierce County Sheriff Nancy Hove. As is … more
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Sunflower Steve has a wide variety of sunflowers with different shapes, colors and sizes.
Local seed company sparks from one unexpected flower
ELLSWORTH – In an old field of cut sunflowers, one sunflower randomly grew that stood out back in 2007. The multi-colored, double flowering sunflower had 12 seeds, which Steve Kaufer planted … more
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Nancy Hove served as Pierce County Sheriff for four terms before deciding against running for re-election.
Hove to return to Pierce County as parade grand marshal
ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Fair is often capped off with a Sunday parade sponsored by the Ellsworth Fire Department. This time around, long-time sheriff Nancy Hove will return to the … more
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The Pierce County Fair truck and tractor pull is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11.
Trucks and tractors set to pull in crowds once again at Pierce County Fair
The truck and tractor pulls have been a staple of the Pierce County Fair for decades, and Scott Jones has been one of the people behind it for many of those years. Jones started working with the … more
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Pierce County Fair Ticket Supervisor Gerald Anderson is ready to get back to another year of ticket sales and the fair atmosphere.
Anderson ready for 20th year as fair ticket supervisor
With 19 years as a Pierce County Fair ticket supervisor under his belt, Gerald Anderson has experienced just about any customer encounter one could imagine. Anderson is thankful for his time as … more
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Arthur and Maxine Schaller have been familiar faces in the Pierce County Fair’s Round Barn for over two decades. They make sure the Junior Fair Flowers & Houseplants Department runs smoothly each year. Maxine is also a building guard.
Schallers to retire after 35 years as flower, houseplant supts.
You could say 4-H is in the blood of Pierce County residents Arthur & Maxine Schaller. It’s been a huge part of their lives for decades. They have served as the Junior Fair Flowers & … more
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Entrants have a chance to take home the champion ribbon for best bundt cake in the 2023 Pierce County Fair Recipe Challenge.
Bundt Cake Challenge 2023 – Will you be the winner?
After a lot of taste testing, Pierce County Fair staff came up with two Bundt Cake recipes they think Open Class contestants will enjoy entering at the Pierce County Fair. One has a spicy kick … more
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